Second stage of popular bike skills park at Caroline Bay underway

The second stage of the South Canterbury Bike Skills Park at Caroline Bay is underway, with those behind the project now on the hunt for more funding.

Organising committee chairman Bruce Fraser said the bike park was initially going to be done in two stages, but the committee has since split the project into three stages.

“The whole project will be spectacular when it is finished,” Fraser said.

“We are looking forward to it being finished, and it will get done, but for that we just need a bit more money in a pool.”

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The project, driven by the Timaru Suburban Lions, is expected to require an additional $160,000 to complete everything, Fraser said.

The plan is to complete the concrete foundations for the second stage and then concentrate on fundraising, he said.

“We have had massive support from a lot of the business community,” he said.

“We are underway at the same time as the new CPlay playground, and we will eventually have a shared entranceway with them.

“I think the two projects compliment each other well and will be a great asset to the Bay.”

Fraser said the various projects and activities around Caroline Bay will enhance the value of the space for the town and visitors, and the skills park will add to that value.

The Lions International President, Brian Sheehan is visiting Timaru on Saturday, July 9, from the United States, to see the progress on Lions projects.

Fraser said it would be an honour for the groups in Timaru to be recognised for the hard work they are putting into the community.

“The project is evolving day by day, and there is always people using the park not matter what time of year,” he said.

“Watch this space.”